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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673,666.16, 929,657.40 and 371,858

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673,666.16, 929,657.40 and 371,858 is: 513,162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673,666.16 : 929,657.40 = 371,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673,666.16/929,657.40 = 371,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673,666.16x = 929,657.40 × 371,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673,666.16x = 345,700,541,449.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,700,541,449.20/673,666.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,162.99

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